Family ‘devastated’ after woman dies in farm incident

Caroline Rennie was pronounced dead at the scene after the alarm was raised on Saturday afternoon.

Family ‘devastated’ after woman dies in farm incident Police Scotland

The family of a woman who died following an incident on farmland in Aberdeenshire say they are “devastated” by the 21-year-old’s death.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident within a field off the A947 near Turriff at around 3.45pm on Saturday, however Caroline Rennie was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement released through Police Scotland, her family said: “We are devastated by the loss of Caroline who was so full of life, full of fun and much loved.

“She was a great friend to everyone who knew her and will be much missed.”

Enquiries into the full circumstances of the incident remain ongoing, with police working in consultation with the Health & Safety Executive.

Detective inspector John Lumsden said: “Our thoughts are very much with Caroline’s family at what is a very difficult time for all who knew her and officers are supporting her family.

“There are no suspicious circumstances and, as with all sudden deaths, a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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